Benjamin Payne currently composes music for Living Fountain Dance Company. He is a diverse musician with roots in Jazz, Rock, Folk, and World Beat music. For booking information call Ben at Living Fountain 330-455-2773 or email him directly at bwpayne@prodigy.net
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Traveled Down
Traveled down a road-
Searchin for my lost home-
I've wandered around and round-
Loneliness is all I've found-
The moon is resting gently on a cloud-
Beckoning me to keep on my -
way I've tried to carry you-
Tried to as hard as I can-
But even your eyes are deceiving you-
Hope that you understand-
I am leaving you for a little while-
Pass this cup from me I pray-
I don't know what to say-
And I don't know what to do - without you
I'm laying here silent, county sheep-
They know the sound of my voice-
Tomorrow is coming no time to sleep-
I know I'm left with no choice-
I know I'm left with no choice-
Jealous sons are praying to the moon-
I'm the lamp that lights the way-
And I don't know what to say-
And I don't know what to do-
Are you feelin the same way?-
About you
Copyright 2000 Benjamin Payne
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Change
Yes I feel it comin' 'round again-
Revelations fill my head-
Eyes are opened to a broader view-
Those once leaders, now are led-
And I wonder what's in store-
At this change comes around-
Will we simply wash ashore-?
As our forefathers before-
So we strive to reach a higher ground-
Destiny in hand at last-
But how can we expect to elevate-
When we clutch onto our past-
Realizing that we need a God-
Bring us to our final task-
We have only to accept His gift-
His to give and ours to ask
Copyright 2000 Benjamin Payne
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Live Inside
I can't let go of the pain- I feel afraid-
I need you now- In this trying time-
To make me whole again-
Help me to see the light- Through the night-
I'm so glad that you live inside
I'm so alive- I can't express my love-
Even when I am far away- right here you stay- I can't express- My love for you is real- to conquer the things I feel- And I forget to fear the cost- Your victory on the cross has me hangin on- Oh I'm hangin on-
Reaching inside-
I may find- a piece of mind- That comes from you-
In my brokenness- Makes me whole again- Helps me to see the light-Through the night - I'm so glad that you live inside
I'm so alive- I can't express my love-
Even when I am far away- right here you stay- I can't express- My love for you is real- to conquer the things I feel- And I forget to fear the cost- Your victory on the cross has me hangin on- Oh I'm hangin on-
Copyright 2000 Benjamin Payne
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Darwin's Dog
It don't get no better, It don't get no worse- I'm stuck in the middle, just like a curse- People seem to like me, call me their best friend - But when they catch my meaning, they leave me in the end - And I feel like Darwin's Dog - Always searchin', never findin'- Lost out in the fog - Life's a fire Hydrant and.... I'm Darwin's dog. - Why do I keep tryin', I don't even know - Things won't ever turn out, but ahead I go - Some say "Keep your chin up" but that was just a song- Walk a mile in my shoes - and you won't last too long - And I feel like Darwin's Dog - Always searchin', never findin'- Lost out in the fog - Life's a fire Hydrant and.... I'm Darwin's dog.
Copyright 2000 Benjamin Payne
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On the Horizon
It's gettin' late, the day is growing dim - I see the sun set, then look away - And all is over, but something waits - Calling for someone. - It's on the Horizon - It's gettin' late - It's on the Horizon- And something's waitin' - But no one listens, they've all gone to sleep - The message rings out, no one even cares - Why don't they hear it, I wonder why - Piercing in the night sky - It's on the Horizon - It's gettin' late - It's on the Horizon- And something's waitin' - Oh and something's waiting - Calling to me - I know I can't be the only one to hear it - But it sure feels like it to me - It's on the Horizon - It's gettin'late - It's on the Horizon- And something's waitin'
Copyright 2000 Benjamin Payne
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